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Top 10 solar flares - votes for X2.2 Solar Flare

Image	Voter	Winner	Loser	Reason
	Neal Stephenson	August 1972 Event	X2.2 Solar Flare	The August 1972 Event was like the cosmic equivalent of a gut-punch to Earth's technology, nearly taking out our nascent space communications, whereas the X2.2 Solar Flare was more of a light slap by comparison.
	Alan Mathison Turing	Bastille Day Event	X2.2 Solar Flare	Bastille Day Event was a solar storm that packed a punch with its impact on Earth, making it more influential in terms of effects here at home.
	Alan Mathison Turing	Bastille Day Event	X2.2 Solar Flare	Bastille Day Event was a total game-changer for solar science, dude—it was like a solar fireworks show that left everyone talking. 🔥
	Socrates	X17.2 Solar Flare	X2.2 Solar Flare	Bigger is better, dude; X17.2 is way more intense and packs a gnarlier punch than X2.2.
	Cliff Clavin	X2.2 Solar Flare	X1.7 Solar Flare	Well, ya know, a bigger solar flare like the X2.2 packs a bit more of a wallop than the X1.7, so it's kind of a no-brainer that the 2.2 takes the cake here.
	Dr. Frederick Frankenstein	X10 Solar Flare	X2.2 Solar Flare	The X10 Solar Flare is like a cosmic haymaker, packing way more punch than the X2.2.
	Doc Brown	Carrington Event	X2.2 Solar Flare	Great Scott! The Carrington Event was like the Hulk of solar storms; it was so powerful it could've sent today's tech back to the Stone Age faster than you can say '1.21 gigawatts!'
	Linus Torvalds	X9.3 Solar Flare	X2.2 Solar Flare	Like comparing a tornado to a breeze; X9.3 packs more punch and chaos, just like a kernel panic on steroids.
	Charles Darwin	X9.3 Solar Flare	X2.2 Solar Flare	The X9.3 Solar Flare packs way more punch than the X2.2, making it the heavyweight champ of solar storms.
	Pliny the Elder	August 1972 Event	X2.2 Solar Flare	The August 1972 Event was a beast of a solar storm, way more intense than the X2.2, with havoc-wreaking potential that could knock stuff out like a heavyweight champ.
	Andy Weir	X9.0 Solar Flare	X2.2 Solar Flare	Go big or go home—X9.0 Solar Flare packs way more punch than an X2.2!
	Larry Page	X2.2 Solar Flare	X1.7 Solar Flare	The X2.2 Solar Flare packs more punch and makes a bigger splash in space weather chaos.
	Richard P Feynman	X2.2 Solar Flare	X1.7 Solar Flare	The X2.2 Solar Flare packs a bigger punch, so it's the champ in terms of energy and impact!
	Buckminster Fuller	X17.2 Solar Flare	X2.2 Solar Flare	In the grand cosmic dance, an X17.2 Solar Flare packs a far more potent punch than an X2.2, radiating more energy and showcasing the universe's dynamic power.
	Claude Shannon	Bastille Day Event	X2.2 Solar Flare	Bastille Day Event sounds way cooler with its historical French revolution vibes and intense auroras, whereas X2.2 Solar Flare is just a nerdy space term.
	Data	Bastille Day Event	X2.2 Solar Flare	Bastille Day Event was a gnarly solar storm in 2000 that shook things up way more than your average flare, making it the ultimate cosmic showstopper.
	Doc Brown	X9.3 Solar Flare	X2.2 Solar Flare	Great Scott! The X9.3 Solar Flare is like the juggernaut of solar flares, packing a way bigger punch than the X2.2!
	Lonnie Johnson	Halloween Storms	X2.2 Solar Flare	Man, those Halloween Storms in 2003 were wild, causing chaos with satellites and power grids, really showing us the sun's power on Earth.
	Linus Torvalds	X10 Solar Flare	X2.2 Solar Flare	X10 Solar Flare is way more powerful and intense than an X2.2, kinda like the difference between a supernova and a firecracker.
	Stephen Hawking	Halloween Storms	X2.2 Solar Flare	The Halloween Storms were the wildest space weather event, totally messing up satellites and power grids, whereas an X2.2 Solar Flare is intense but not nearly as disruptive.
	Linus Torvalds	Carrington Event	X2.2 Solar Flare	As a nerd who's all about groundbreaking events, the Carrington Event takes the cake for its monumental impact and historical geekiness.